Mara or Marah?
Two spellings, side by side.
Mara and Marah are two spellings of the same sound. Mara is listed with the meaning "Bitter; strength" and Marah with "Bitter bitterness; variant of mara: bitter. in the bible, naomi adopted the name mara after the death of her husband and two sons; happiness, joy". Mara is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Mara | Marah |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Bitter; strength | Bitter bitterness; variant of mara: bitter. in the bible, naomi adopted the name mara after the death of her husband and two sons; happiness, joy |
| Origin | Hebrew | Hebrew |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Ma-ra | Ma-rah |
| Popularity | Well-known | Less often searched here |
Questions about Mara and Marah
Is Mara or Marah more common?
Mara is more often searched and saved on this site; Marah is also used.
Do Mara and Marah mean the same?
Mara: "Bitter; strength". Marah: "Bitter bitterness; variant of mara: bitter. in the bible, naomi adopted the name mara after the death of her husband and two sons; happiness, joy".
How do you say Mara?
In parts: Ma-ra. Marah is said the same way.
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